Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocketMilk and ghee prices: Rising costs of key ingredients are affecting both consumers and manufacturers during this Diwali season. Dairy price...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Unilever to take India playbook to Africa, Vietnam, Pakistan and Bangladesh to drive growthUnilever plans to use its India business as a blueprint for growth in Africa, Vietnam, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The company aims to replica...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Big FMCG companies outgrow market as smaller rivals get squeezed by costs and slowing rural demandIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector has experienced a slowdown in volume growth amid rising costs. Rural demand has weakened, impacti...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Planning to buy smartphone? Prices to rise 30% soon, says Jefferies reportSmartphone prices could rise by nearly 30%, particularly in the budget segment, as surging demand for memory chips from AI companies pushes...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Dabur Global CEO Malhotra resigns, as leadership churn in legacy FMCG companies continuesMohit Malhotra, Dabur's global CEO, has resigned. The move cycles continued churn in top-tier legacy FMCG leadership, amid uneven demand tr...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Unilever announces €35 million investment for R&D expansion in India’s Mumbai and Bengaluru hubsUnilever announced a plan to invest an additional €35 million in its Indian research and development operations. The investment aims to enh...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Karnataka bus fare hike: BMTC, KSRTC, airport bus passengers to pay more from tonight, check revised faresKarnataka has increased fares across its four state-run transport corporations, with BMTC passengers in Bengaluru facing hikes of up to Rs ...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
MCX gold prices at Rs 1.39 lakh/10 gram; silver tanks Rs 2,000/kg as US jobs data fuels rate hike bets. Key levels to track ahead of DhanterasIn the domestic market, MCX silver futures for December 2026 delivery were down by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,77,784 per kg. Gold futures for Decembe...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
India’s consumers are back, its stocks aren’t: Srinivasan SivabalanAmid the vibrant festive season in India, consumer demand is soaring, prompting businesses to boost sales and raise prices accordingly. How...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Open digital infra has critical role to play in accelerating digitalisation of retail sector: DPIIT SecretaryONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) DigiDukaan addresses procurement by digitising kiranas as buyers. Through a single digital interfa...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
HUL shares rise 3% after Q2 results. Jefferies, Nomura cut target price but forecast 29% upside potentialHindustan Unilever shares rose on Thursday after the FMCG major reported a 4% year-on-year increase in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 2,790 crore...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Hindustan Unilever Limited backs FSSAI labelling norms for food products high in fat, salt and sugarHindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has expressed support for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) proposed food labelling r...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
HUL Q2 Results: Net profit rises 4% YoY to Rs 2,790 crore; Rs 19/share dividend declaredHUL Q2 Results: Hindustan Unilever reported a 4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 2,790 crore, while revenue grew 15% to Rs 18...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever looks to stronger FY27, but commodity inflation threatens to squeeze marginsHindustan Unilever expects commodity inflation to continue impacting margins in the near term. The company anticipates better growth in FY2...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
HUL reports highest sales growth in 14 quarters as volumes pick upHindustan Unilever reported its highest underlying sales growth of 15% in 14 quarters during the September quarter. Sales in the home care ...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.08 AM IST